NEW! Thank you! - Thank you to those who donated to our Corpus Christi Food Drive last week! The Food Pantry is always very grateful for our assistance!
Note: Several parents have emailed to say that they were unable to bring in food for the drive because they or their child was ill last week. If you would still like to donate food, please feel free to bring it into school. We will get the donation to the Food Pantry for you! Their shelves are quite empty at the moment, so they would appreciate the help!
Financial Aid Applications - If your family is interested in Saint Chris financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year, all applications are due by Thursday, February 22. You can apply through your Family Portal. Click on Financial in the left hand column, then Apply for Grant and Aid in the pop-up window.
Note: Financial Aid applicants will also be required to apply for financial aid from the Children’s Scholarship Fund at a later date. Financial aid may also be available from the NH Education Freedom Account program. Parents will be informed when the application windows open for each program. Any aid received from those funds will be deducted from the financial aid awarded through the Saint Christopher Academy financial aid program.
For questions, please contact Business Manager Shauna Hein at [email protected] or 603-882-7442, ext. 212.
Kindergarten Aide – With the departure of Mrs. Foran, we are looking for a longterm substitute to assist in the KA classroom. This position would be during school hours until the end of the current school year. Please contact Mrs. Clarke at [email protected] if you are interested!
February Vacation - Don’t forget….February 26 to March 1st is our February/Winter vacation!
Important Attendance Reminder - All parents MUST notify the attendance email at the appropriate campus if their student will be out of school for the day for ANY reason. Please send a notification email prior to the start of school whenever possible. Our office personnel must track all student attendance…if they do not hear directly from you via email, they will call you to check on your student. While you may choose to also inform your child’s teacher, you MUST send an email to attendance. Lower campus parents should email [email protected]. Upper campus parents should email [email protected]. Thank you!
NEW! Lower Campus Back Parking Lot Drop-off Reminder - Please remember that school begins at 8:50 AM. If you arrive for drop-off after 8:50, your child must enter through the front door and receive a tardy slip. This applies to ALL students, including those who are normally dropped off in the rear parking lot. Please do not send your child to knock on the back door once it has been closed.
NEW! Lower Campus St. Patrick’s Day Program - Parents of PreK through 2nd Grade students are invited to our Saint Patrick’s Day concert on March 14 at 1:30 PM in the church hall. There will be performances by the PreK through 2nd grade classes, as well as some special guests!
Upper Campus Snowflake Dance - Due to a conflict with Ski Club, the upper campus Snowflake Dance has been postponed to Friday March 8. Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria closer to the event.
Dress for the event is “semi-formal”:
Girls: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and top, or full jumpsuit (no strapless dresses or tops.) may be worn. If the straps on the dress or top are less than 2 inches wide, please wear a sweater or shrug over it. Skirts and dresses should be no more than 3 inches above the kneecap and should not be tight-fitting. Shoes or sandals must be worn. No flip flops.
Boys: Dress shirt, tie, and dress pants. No jeans. Clean, casual or dress shoes are allowed. No flip flops or sandals.
DEADLINE APPROACHING! Yearbook Ordering – Parents were sent an email from O’Connor Studios about ordering the Saint Christopher Academy 2023-2024 yearbook several months ago. Please take the time to open the email, read the information, and place your order...the ordering window closes at midnight on February 23! Don't forget, in addition to the yearbook itself, families in all grades may purchase a Personal Message and/or a Family Sponsorship! 8th grade families only may also purchase a 1/4 page graduate ad. For more information, please see the Yearbook Ordering email HERE that was sent to parents. Please contact Carol Fiore at [email protected] for more information.
Faithful Fridays - Upper campus students and their parents are invited to join Ms. Thompson and Mrs. Lester for prayer and adoration in the chapel every Friday from 7:00 - 7:30 AM. Donuts and fellowship follow each week!
TONIGHT! Auction Committee Meeting - Our next Auction Committee meeting will be tonight, Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM at the upper campus. It’s not too late to get involved in planning the Auction….all are welcome!
THIS WEEK! After Care on February 9th - Due to a wedding in the church, After Care THIS Friday, February 9th will take place in the 1st/2nd grade wing of the school rather than in the church hall. Parents should pick up their child from After Care by ringing the doorbell at the far left end of the school (along Brookline St.). This is the same door that was used earlier in the year for Extended Care when the church was under construction.
NEXT WEEK! Valentines Day Free Dress - Life is sweet when you have a Free Dress Day! Students and staff are invited to dress in Red, Pink, or White on Tuesday, February 13 for Valentine’s Day! (February 14 is Ash Wednesday, so we are celebrating Valentines a day early!) Students are reminded to follow all free dress code guidelines.
NEW! Annual Fund Update - Our Annual Fund total is currently at $41,776…many thanks to all who have already donated! We ask you to support our mission to provide an excellent Catholic education to all students at Saint Christopher Academy by donating at the level your family is most comfortable. All donations, no matter the size, are MOST appreciated and will be used to directly benefit our students. All donations by March 31 will be listed in our Honor Roll of Donors. To donate quickly and safely online, please click HERE. Thank you!
STEM Day Speakers - Are you in a STEM field? Would you like to share your love of or experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? We have begun planning for this year’s STEM Day, to be held on May 16. We are looking for speakers to present to students about their interest and/or careers in any STEM-related field, whether as a professional or hobbyist. Presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in length. If you are interested in speaking, please email Carol Fiore at [email protected].
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TICKETS:
Are you ready to step back in time and experience the roaring 20s at our Annual Auction, where glitz and glamour are the cat's meow?
Dust off your glad rags, grab your friends, and click HERE to purchase your tickets today! 1920s attire is encouraged but not required!
Seating is limited to 250 guests and all tickets must be purchased by March 1st!
RESERVED TABLES:
Tables of 10 guests can be also reserved ahead of time by sending a list of attendees to Marta at [email protected]. Please be sure that all guests have purchased tickets before sending the list. Thanks!
TICKET FOR A TEACHER SPONSORS:
Aren’t our teachers GREAT? Thank them for a job well done by being a Ticket for a Teacher sponsor! Our teachers work hard all day, every day in the classroom…they deserve a night out! To be a Ticket for a Teacher sponsor, simply complete the RSVP form HERE and select Ticket for a Teacher.
DONATIONS:
We’re still looking for some swell items for our silent and live auctions!
Take a look at a list of ideas HERE. Donations may be dropped off at either campus!
CLASS BASKETS:
Themed baskets are VERY popular at our event! In addition to the wonderful baskets donated by individuals and businesses, each grade (Pre-k to 8) is putting together a very special themed basket thanks to the donations of their families! To make a cash donation towards your child's class basket, please click HERE!!
SPONSORS:
Our sponsors are the bee’s knees! You, your family, or your company can still support the Auction as a sponsor. Click HERE for more information!
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Wanderlust Therapeutic Services
Silver Sponsor
Nashua Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
Bronze Sponsor
Kevin Brown '99 - the Knights of Columbus Insurance
Family Chiropractic of Merrimack and Wellness Center
Decorations Sponsor
Linen Sponsor
Heads or Tails Sponsor
Dessert Sponsor
NEW! Paige Aquino & Ainsley Teas
Cooler Raffle Sponsor
Faith in Action Video Sponsor
Copper Sponsor
The Valade Family
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Hot Lunch Volunteers - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The schedule for the next week is:
Thursday, February 8
LC: Jen Liba, Alison Salafia
UC: Susette Parks, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Friday, February 9
LC: Jenna Richardson, Natalie Boldeia, Kelly Ciardelli
UC: Nadra Bell, Tarrah Ledoux
Monday, February 12
LC: Diane London, Shannon Silva
UC: Nadra Bell, Tina Bruno
Tuesday, February 13
LC: Andrea Infante, Cindi Conley
UC: Emily Uong, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, February 14
LC: Carol Laviolette, Nancy Sydow
UC: Paul Schibbelhute, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Popcorn Poppers: Our popcorn poppers for this Friday are:
LC: Andrea Rugg, Any Milinazzo, Emily Rodriguez
UC: Nadra Bell, Mike Slocumb, Priyanka Bachwal
Hot Lunch Ordering - Ordering for March Hot Lunch is open and runs through midnight on February 15 on Boonli.com.. We cannot accept late orders, so please be sure to order early! Also….be sure that you complete your checkout and receive an emailed confirmation of your order! If you do not receive an email, your order has not been placed.
Upcoming School Masses - All parents are invited to attend our weekly school masses! Parents must enter through the front door of each campus facility, sign in, and receive a nametag to attend. All masses are at 9:45 AM on both campuses unless otherwise noted. The schedule for the next month is:
February 14 - Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:45 AM on both campuses
February 20 - Lower campus (grades 3-5) Mass
March 6 - Upper campus Mass
March 13 - Lower campus (all grades) Mass
March 21 - Upper campus Mass
March 25 - Lower campus (grades 3-5) Mass
NEW! Lower Campus Stations of the Cross - With Lent starting next week, we have scheduled Stations of the Cross for our lower campus presented by the 5th grade. Parents are welcome to attend this short (approximately 20 minutes) observation of the stations and should come through the school and sign in prior to going to the church. The schedule is:
- Friday, February 16 - 1:50 PM
- Friday, February 23 - 2:15 PM
- Friday, March 8 - 2:15 PM
- Friday, March 22 - 2:15 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS!
Black History Month - First officially recognized in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, February is Black History Month across the US. This month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their important role in US history. Locally, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire provides excellent resources on black history and culture in NH. Please visit their website HERE!
